The term BLACK, TO A BARD can be broken down into four crossword solutions: EBON (4 letters), ERE (3 letters), ANON (4 letters), and EEN (3 letters). EBON is AN archaic word meaning black or dark, derived from the Latin word 'eburnus' which means ivory-colored. ERE is AN archaic word meaning before, derived from the Old English word 'aer' which means early. ANON is AN archaic word meaning soon, derived from the Old English word 'AN' which means at once. Lastly, EEN is AN archaic word meaning one, derived from the Old English word 'AN' which means one. All of these words are commonly used in poetry and literature, particularly by bards.